School Security Officer

KWCPS; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

King William County Public Schools is seeking a School Security Officer in Virginia to maintain safe environments across buildings, parking lots, and grounds. The role supports the administrative team by enforcing policies, monitoring visitors, and communicating security information.

Responsibilities include supervising students, monitoring cameras, assisting with drills, and preparing reports. Requires a high school diploma and background checks; 10-month term may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with youth or adults in organized settings, school safety, law enforcement, or security preferred.
• General knowledge of protecting school buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor guests entering or leaving the building and investigate unauthorized visitors.
• Check passes of all students in halls.
• Perform restroom security checks.
• Report violations of student conduct policy to administration.
• Check and secure all exterior doors.
• Monitor common areas and cafeterias during lunches and direct students back to classrooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Instruction following

Emergency response

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

School Security Officer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960611
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUPERVISOR: SSO Supervisor

FLSA: Non-exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The School Security Officer maintains a safe and orderly environment in all areas of the school, including the school building, parking lot(s) and grounds, for the security and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the assigned school. The School Security Officer supports teaching and learning by assistingthe school administrativeteam with enforcing policies and procedures, monitoring personnel and/or visitors, and communicating informationin response to inquiries or school security incidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• 2. Experience working with youth and/or adults in an organized settingwith school safety, law enforcement, or security work, preferred
• 3. General knowledge of practicesconcerning the protectionof school buildings and grounds
• 4. Ability to recognize and identifyactivitiesor situations, which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention; ability to think and act quickly, effectivelyand responsibly under emergency situations
• 5. Ability to follow writtenand oral instructions
• 6. Excellent communicationand computer skills
• 7. Attitudeand competence necessary for assigned responsibilities
• 8. Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• 9. Satisfactory completionof all onboarding requirements prior to first day of employment, including, but not limited to:
  • · Documentationof eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  • · Virginia State Police/FBI criminal history background check
  • · Virginia Department of Social Services background check
  • · Tuberculosis test/screening completed within the last 12 months

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Monitors guests as they enter or leave the building and investigatesany unauthorized visitors.
• 2. Checks the passes of all students in the halls.
• 3. Performs restroom security checks.
• 4. Reports violations of student conduct policy and other incidents to administrative personnel.
• 5. Checks and secures all exterior doors.
• 6. Monitors the common areas, cafeteria, and main halls during lunches and directs students back to classroomsfrom lunch.
• 7. Reports any student displaying aggressiveactions toadministrative personnel.
• 8. Maintains crowd control when needed.
• 9. Maintains high visibility at all times.
• 10. Assists with supervision of students assigned to In-School Suspension.
• 11. Assists with monitoring of security cameras.
• 12. Refers students found in unauthorized areas to administrativepersonnel.
• 13. Assists with monitoring students assigned to after-school detention.
• 14. Monitors interior and exterior of school campus.
• 15. Maintains the orderly flow of foot traffic in the school hallways.
• 16. Maintains the orderly flow of automobile traffic in the parking lot(s).
• 17. Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, and visitors to ensure their understanding of such informationand the potentialconsequences of violation.
• 18. Assists with conducingand monitoring fire and safety drills, school lockdowns and other emergency situationsin accordance with established policies and procedures.
• 19. Participatesin staff development and staff meetingsas requested.
• 20. Prepares oral and writtenreports and/or referrals to document activities, provide writtenreference, and/or convey information.
• 21. Assists school administrators and law enforcement officials in handing serious student offenses and law violations.
• 22. Testifiesin court and at discipline hearings as required.
• 23. Acts in a courteous and respectfulmanner, using good judgment and appropriate communicationskills at all times.
• 24. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentialityregarding students, parents, and other staff members.
• 25. Models non-discriminatory behavior in all activities.
• 26. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes; extensive knowledge of K-12 child and multi-cultural development; demonstrates working knowledge of the ASCA Model; knowledge of K-12 instructional programs; knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning; working knowledge of the juvenile justice system and laws that apply to juveniles; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal standards; demonstrates considerable knowledge of FERPA, IDEA, McKinney-Vento Act, ESL and laws concerning student rights and confidentiality, as well as, other state and federal mandates; working knowledge of student database systems; thorough knowledge of standardized testing and procedures and interpretation of scores; working knowledge of gifted and special education programs; knowledge of promotion and retention requirements; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Average amount of climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and otherrepetitive motions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The teacher shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting).

For additional information please contact:

Human Resource Department

Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086
Office: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: trudd @kwcps.k12.va.us

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.